So does anyone have an Alienware laptop?

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I need to upgrade my desktop computer as well as buy a new laptop.

Do you think if I rather just buy a Alienware I will be able to play the latest games and do some work?
 
You can try the AlienWare M15x.

A bit Expensive at R20 000,You would get more value for money with a PC for that price though.
 
hey
i sent you a PM in regards your question
 
Why dont you rather buy one of the Asus gaming laptops. Muuuuuuuuuuuch better value
 
The best gaming laptop that I've seen so far was the ASUS G73JW-A1 @ R18,618.04 (This is the cheapest price that I've seen in SA by far!).

IMO, it would be better to get a R10k or cheaper laptop and to just buy a decent gaming PC once the Intel Socket 1155 CPU's and motherboards are available in SA, because you pay such a massive premium for these high end laptops and they're way too big/heavy to carry around for business trips.
 
Archer said:
Why dont you rather buy one of the Asus gaming laptops. Muuuuuuuuuuuch better value
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Pada said:
The best gaming laptop that I've seen so far was the ASUS G73JW-A1 @ R18,618.04 (This is the cheapest price that I've seen in SA by far!).
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Thats what I got! Much better value than Alienware imo. Then also consider that statistically Asus have the most reliable laptops.
I've had mine since the begining of last year and the whole experience has been awesome!

That said, I still also use my desktop pc. Its still decently specced tho its probably due for an upgrade sometime this year.
 
hey guys

i think you have to make a distinction in terms of laptops. if you want a gaming laptop, you immediately discount portability. if you want a light-weight portable gaming rig, forget it. buy a case with a handle.

when it comes to alienware... you're going to pay a premium because its alienware, in the same way you pay more for an audi with same engine as a golf.

there are some things that come into play - i used an alienware laptop for a few weeks last year... for gaming, it was the best i've used, ever. that's because alienware have a reputation for being 'high end' focussed.

if you are price sensitive, for R20k you can get a seriously awesome gaming rig that's not very portable. i'd go that route. if you need something that moves around with you, then its a different story, you're going to pay a premium for portability.

in terms of value for money, don't discount alienware's pedigree for gaming - it is worth something. at the same time, pockets are not always deep, so you need to be considerate.

my view, if you want something for high end gaming, have the budget for it and get the best. there is nothing worse than a gaming rig that is just 'average'.
 
Pada said:
The best gaming laptop that I've seen so far was the ASUS G73JW-A1 @ R18,618.04 (This is the cheapest price that I've seen in SA by far!).

IMO, it would be better to get a R10k or cheaper laptop and to just buy a decent gaming PC once the Intel Socket 1155 CPU's and motherboards are available in SA, because you pay such a massive premium for these high end laptops and they're way too big/heavy to carry around for business trips.
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It makes sense but I looked at the figures and I have to buy a laptop which works out at about R12000 now the company I work for is a Dell Partner so the 15" I'm looking at getting go for about R16000 so that leaves me with about R4000 to buy a pc with. Will that be enough?
 
I own one. In my dreams :-)

Only 5000 bucks*

Processor:Alienware M17x MLK Gaming Laptop - Space Black
Processor:Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 940XM (2.13 Ghz, 8MB, 4C)
Microsoft Operating System:Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate, 64bit, English
Enhanced Service Packs:1Yr Next Day Hardware Support included with your PC
Accidental Damage Support:No Accidental Damage Support
Video Card:Dual 1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 285M SLI™
LCD:43cm (17") Wide UXGA (1920x1200) - Beyond HD (1200p) RGBLED
Memory:8192MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [2x4096]
Optical Devices:Blu-Ray ROM combo (Blu-ray read only, DVD, CD read & write) Slot Load Drive
Hard Drive:512GB Solid State Drive Raid 0 "Stripe" Dual HDD - (2x256GB)
Bluetooth:Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module - Europe
Wireless Networking:Intel® Wireless LAN 6300 3x3 802.11a/b/g/n card (EUR)
Primary Battery:9-cell 85Whr Lithium Ion battery
Protect your new PC:No Antivirus Software
Gedis Bundle Reference:N01W7X01
Order Information:Alienware M17X MLK Order - UK
Shipping Documents:English Documentation
Dell System Media Kit:Alienware Resource DVD
Power Supply:240W AC Adaptor
Cables:UK 2M 250V Power Cord
Keyboard:Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Keyboard
Standard Warranty:1 year Next Business Day Hardware Support included with your PC
Hidden NamePlate Engraving:Generic Name Plate Engraving
AlienFx Colour:Terra Green
Gaming:Alienware TactX mouse
Gaming:Alienware TactX Keyboard
Premium Sound:Alienware TactX surround sound headset
Premium Bags:Alienware Orion 17.3" ergonomic backpack - black
Avatar:Alienware Logo
Gaming Essentials:Steam® Client and Portal™ Game - Factory Installed


Assuming bucks = GBP.
 
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